As pointed out by ACBJ Washington Bureau Chief Kent Hoover in his post Tuesday, the amount of money Congress will spend next year has already been determined by the December budget deal. Additionally, the tax proposals inside Obama's budget are irrelevant as Congress has no appetite for major tax changes this year.

“Once again President Obama missed a crucial opportunity to show the American people that he’s serious about addressing our national debt and getting our economy back on track to a place where employers can create new, good-paying jobs," wrote Fincher in his press release. "Instead, he’s opted for the status-quo and doubled-down on taking the easy route. Rather than tackling our nation’s spending crisis head-on, he has chosen to raise taxes on hardworking American families by an additional $1.8 trillion so that Washington can spend even more of their hard-earned money.”

“While millions of Americans struggle to find work in the Obama economy, President Obama is doubling down on his failed tax and spend policies. We have the lowest labor force participation rate in four decades with more people leaving that job market than entering. The President’s proposed budget only exacerbates the reality that this Administration’s policies are squeezing the middle class and stifling economic growth," wrote Blackburn.

“President Obama’s proposed 10-year budget never balances and adds about $8 trillion to the federal debt over the next 10 years,” Alexander wrote in his news release. “The president also failed to include a more accurate measure of inflation for adjusting entitlement spending and tax rates, a simple, fair way to fix the federal debt that he already proposed last year.”

In his statement, Senator Bob Corker (R-Tennessee) lamented the budget's lack of seriousness.

“I think everyone understands that this budget proposal is not a serious document and will have no effect on policy. Unfortunately, the administration continues to be unwilling to deal with the critical issue of putting our fiscal house in order,” wrote Corker.

The only one of the area's principle politicians didn't not immediately issue a press release. Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Memphis) has yet to comment on the budget. When he does, we'll let you know.